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The Church Army Building - Emergency Hotel for Women, London, England

Cuba, Havana. Yellow Valencia Hostal wall and architecture

Cuba, Trinidad, colonial village. Colorful street scene

At the Mary Macarthur Holiday Home for Working Women in Ongar in Essex, haymaking gets under way. 22 July 1924

Volley ball and hostel at this lively surf vibe beach north of San Juan del Sur, Playa Maderas, San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua, Central America

Entrance of a hostel in the old town of Lijiang, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yunnan, China, Asia

EDINBURGH: The White Horse Hostel, Scotland, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom
The White Horse Hostel, Edinburgh and the South Lowlands, Scotland, Great Britain, UK, U.K. Britain, British, Europe, United Kingdom, European, 19th century engraving

Salvation Army Hostel - new arrival
A new arrival is greeted by a member of staff at a London Salvation Army Hostel. Date: 1938

Salvation Army Hostel - Lights Out
Lights out time in a dormitory at a London Salvation Army Hostel. The bedspreads are marked with a Salvation Army insignia. Date: 1938

Salvation Army Hostel - getting a bed ticket

Salvation Army Hostel - Free Shave from Army Barber
A man gets a free shave from an Army barber at a London Salvation Army Hostel. Date: 1938

Salvation Army Hostel - Foot-washing
Men wash their feet in foot-baths at a London Salvation Army Hostel. Date: 1938

Salvation Army Hostel - Evening Service
Men, in varying states of consciousness, attend an evening service at a London Salvation Army Hostel. Date: 1938

Salvation Army Hostel - Evening Meal
Men sit at tables for their evening meal at a London Salvation Army Hostel. Date: 1938

Argentina, Mendoza Province, Puente del Inca. Mountain refugio hut

Hogsback, Amatola, South Africa. A quaint hotel location in the Hogsback mountains. It is called Away with the Faries

Hogsback, Eastern Cape, Amatole Mountains, South Africa. Away With The Faries hostel in Hogsback

TAVERN IN A HOSTELRY. The interior of a workmens hostel. Engraving after a French woodcut of 1517

SCOTLAND: HOSTEL. The White Horse Hostel. Wood engraving, 19th century

Youth Hostel, Charlbuty, Oxfordshire
The Youth Hostel, Charlbuty, Oxfordshire. Date: 1956

Leoncavallo visiting Rowton House, London

Youth hostel ship Stockholm
Dining room in the full-rigged ship af Chapman, rebuilt to youth hostel, Stockholm, Sweden 1949. Date: 1949

Blind Veteran Soldier - St Dunstans Hostel
Set up in 1915, St Dunstans Hostel aided the recovery of servicemen blinded during the First World War. This is a charity postcard produced for St Dunstans showing a blinded serviceman being led by a

Silkeborg, Denmark - Youth Hostel (consisting of a row of thatched tent-like strictures). Perhaps the forerunner of modern eco-living?! Date: 1935

Houghton Water Mill
Children fishing in the River Ouse, beside Houghton Mill, a large 18th century timber water mill, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England. (A Youth Hostel at the time). Date: 18th century

Family Hotel - Corbieres, Switzerland
Family Hotel (Pension) in Corbieres - a municipality in the district of Gruyere in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Date: circa 1905

Remote Youth Hostel
The delightful, if somewhat remote, location of the Black Bull Youth Hostel, at the head of Ennerdale, Cumbria, England. Date: 1950s

Keswick Youth Hostel
The fine Youth Hostel at Keswick, Cumbria, England, with many bicyles parked outside. Date: 1950s

George VI Youth Hostel
This fine house, in Queens Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, is the King George VI Memorial Hostel, belonging to the Scottish Youth Hostels Association (opened 1957). Date: late 1950s

Edgworth Youth Hostel, Lancashire, England - a farm at over 1000 feet above sea level, on the moors. Date: 1930s

Nant Francon Pass Hostel
The Youth Hostel at the head of Nant Francon Pass, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool
The David Lewis Hostel and Club, Liverpool. The Hostel, run along the lines of Londons Rowton Houses, provided cheap and clean accommodation for working men

Reading room, Rowton House, Camden
A reading room at the Rowton House on Arlington Road, Camden. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: 1926

Rowton House, Kings Cross
The Rowton House at Kings Cross, London. Rowton Houses provided cheap hostel-style accommodation for working men. Date: Date unknown

Mary Churchill visits the Church Army H. Q 1944
Subaltern Mary Churchill, A.TS, youngest daughter of Winston Churchill, lunched with the Reverend H.H Treacher, head of the Church Army, when she inspected hostel adjoining the headquarters. 1944

Houseless Poor Asylum, Cripplegate, London
A variety of barefoot individuals standing around outside the asylum or hostel on Banner Street, Cripplegate, London, operated by the Houseless Poor Society

Dining Room, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
View inside the dining room of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London, with male inmates eating at tables and queueing to be served

Entrance Hall, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
Men pass through the turnstiles in the entrance hall of a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built

Entrance ticket, Rowton House, Hammersmith, London
An entrance ticket for a Rowton House in Hammersmith, West London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose-built, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men

Coal Board Hostel, Mining
A Coal Board Hostel, near Sheffield, England, housing Italian migrant workers to help in the British coal pits

Paper sorting, Salvation Army Elevator
Men sorting paper at one of the Salvation Army Elevators. The Elevators provided the destitute with both short-term work and hostel-style accommodation

Living Room of a Rowton House, London
The living room of one of Londons Rowton Houses where the residents can be seen relaxing, reading, and playing draughts. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large

Salvation Army elevator dormitory
A dormitory in a Salvation Army Elevator. Elevators, which aimed to help the unskilled or unemployed, combined a factory space together with hostel accommodation for those working there

Rowton House, Whitechapel, East London
The Rowton House (named Tower House, built in 1902) on Fielding Street, Whitechapel, East London. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large, purpose built

Refugee hostel furnished WWII
Cubicles in a Salvation Hostel in London are hurriedly furnished to receive refugees during World War II

Buckingham Palace Hotel - Church Army Soldiers Hostel
Buckingham Palace Hotel - being used as the Church Army Soldiers Hostel - very close to Victoria Station, Pimlico, London. An interior view showing the canteen

Gobelin Tapestries
Visitors to the Hostel Royal des Goblins admire the tapestries produced by the royal manufactory. Date: circa 1700

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Journey through Hostels" Step into the past and embark on a captivating journey as we explore the intriguing world of hostels. From war-torn landscapes to bustling city streets, these humble abodes have witnessed countless tales that shaped history. During World War II, a map of Beirut, Lebanon adorned with military locations served as a crucial guide for brave soldiers seeking refuge in hostels amidst chaos. Meanwhile, at Mount Pleasant Hotel in Kings Cross, London, weary travelers found solace after long journeys across vast distances. Transporting us further back in time, an enchanting scene unfolds on Borough High Street in 1904. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows paint a vivid picture of bustling life surrounding early hostels - hubs of activity where stories were shared and friendships forged. Tanners Hatch Hostel stands as a testament to resilience amidst nature's embrace. Nestled away from urban chaos, this sanctuary offers tranquility amid lush surroundings – an idyllic escape from everyday life. In Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales lies the Union workhouse turned hostel - witness to both hardship and hope. Here lives were transformed as individuals sought shelter within its walls during times of adversity. Cranny Falls Hostel invites adventurers to immerse themselves in Northern Ireland's breathtaking beauty. Located in Country Antrim's White Park Bay region, it serves as a gateway to discover hidden gems along rugged coastlines and experience warm hospitality firsthand. Perched high upon Blue Mountain Peak Trail lies Whitfield Hall Mountain Refuge; an oasis for hikers seeking respite amidst challenging terrains. This haven provides shelter while offering awe-inspiring views over Jamaica's majestic Blue Mountains. Rowton House in Camden holds echoes of yesteryears when Salvation Army elevators transported guests between floors with grace and efficiency - embodying their mission to provide comfort for those less fortunate.